About m.e.t.a.l.® IP
For more than 20 years, m.e.t.a.l.® IP has served as legal counsel for many successful media, entertainment, tech, action sports, lifestyle brand companies, joint ventures, and projects. Examples of our clientele are production companies (feature films, documentaries, reality TV shows, and other content projects), content houses (IP owners, marketplace websites, and brand collaborations), music libraries/catalogs, and micro talent agencies (brand ambassador, influencers, eSports commentators).
We stay current on cutting-edge legal issues by continuously interacting with policymakers, guilds, and other leading organizations, including the United States Copyright Office, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, The Recording Academy, and the Intellectual Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, and we incorporate this knowledge into our daily practice.
The following three core tenets guide the firm:
- We provide exceptional customer service AND stellar results! There is no excuse for a delayed response to a client inquiry with today's technology.
- Giving back and "paying it forward" are part of our culture. We sponsor community events, mentor young lawyers, and donate our time as presenters, panelists, and legal commentators.
- We believe in diverse representation. We are a minority-owned law firm that has thrived with a diverse clientele for two decades.
Click to see our fee schedule for our representation packages and flat fee services. We also offer contract reviews and consultations.
Richard B. Jefferson, Esq.,
Firm Principal
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in entertainment, intellectual property, and small company (corps/LLC) governance
- Worked in the legal & business affairs department at a major record label and was counsel for several independent record labels, music publishers, film companies, and television projects.
- Represents:
- Grammys® nominees and winners
- Oscar® nominees and winners
- Video gaming and Esports agencies
- Premium music libraries and catalogs
- Music publishing companies
- Indie film productions
- Scripted and Unscripted television productions
- Animation projects
- High-profile social media influencers and personalities
- Apparel and merchandise companies
- Celebrity and legacy brands
Speaking Engagements
- NATPE Presenter
- SXSW Presenter
- OmniCultural TV Fest
- NFTE Speaker
- NYFA PitchFest Judge
- Urban Network/MIQ
- Uplifting Minds II
- LA Post-Production Group
- BADWest
- DCON
- SEASAC Songwriter's Bootcamp
- Black Enterprises
Professional Affiliations
- California Lawyers Association-IP Section
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Los Angeles IP Law Association
- ASCAP
- AIMP
- The Recording Academy (Grammys).
Noteworthy
- Former Instructor - New York Film Academy
- Founder and Managing Partner of m.e.t.a.l. law group in 2003
- Founder of Lawyers Rock®
m.e.t.a.l Company Representation
We represent companies in the media, entertainment, tech, action sports, and lifestyle brand industries, including music, film, television, apparel, gaming, influencer, and digital platforms.
- Serve as company counsel
- Draft, review, negotiate contracts, Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals, and licensing agreements
- Structure ventures (partnerships, joint ventures, LLCs, corporations)
- Issue DMCA takedown notices to infringing websites and media platforms (i.e., TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
- Protect Intellectual Property
We represent indie films, documentaries, reality TV shows, and digital content projects.
- Serve as production counsel.
- Option, acquire, and clear rights.
- Draft, review, and negotiate co-production, cast, staff, crew, talent, location agreements, E&O opinion letters, and other needed documents.
- Protect IP
- IMDb
Client Deals
Notable Client Deals Negotiated by m.e.t.a.l.® IP
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